B-2
TM 55-2840-231-23
chief or assigned aircraft repairman and will normally be limited to preventive maintenance, inspections,
servicing, spot painting, stop drilling, application of nonstress patches, minor adjustments, module/
component fault diagnosis and replacement of selected modules/components. Repair functions will nor-
mally be accomplished by the supporting AVIM unit.
(2) Aviation Intermediate Maintenance (AVIM) provides mobile, responsible “One Stop” main-
tenance support. (Maintenance functions which are not conducive to sustaining air mobility will be as-
signed to depot maintenance). Performs all maintenance functions authorized to be done at AVUM. Re-
pair of equipment for return to user will emphasize support or operational readiness requirements. Auth-
orized maintenance includes replacement and repair of modules/components and end items which can be
accomplished efficiently with available skills, tools, and equipment. Establish the Direct Exchange (DX)
program for AVUM units by repairing selected items for return to stock when such repairs cannot be ac-
complished at the AVUM level. Inspects, troubleshoots, tests, diagnoses, repairs, adjusts, calibrates, and
alines aircraft system modules/components. AVIM units will have capability to determine the serviceability
of specified modules/components removed prior to the expiration of the Time Between Overhaul (TBO) or
finite life. Module/component disassembly and repair will support the DX program and will normally be
limited to tasks requiring cleaning and the replacement of seals, fittings and items of common hardware.
Air frame repair and fabrication of parts will be limited to those maintenance tasks which can be performed
with available tools and test equipment. Unserviceable reparable modules/components and end items which
are beyond the capability of AVIM to repair will be evacuated to Depot Maintenance. This level will per-
form aircraft weight and balance inspections and other special inspections which exceed AVUM capability,
Provides quick response maintenance support, including aircraft recovery and air evacuation, on-the-job
training, and technical assistance through the use of mobile maintenance contact teams. Maintains author-
ized operational readiness float aircraft. Provides collection and classification services for serviceable/
unserviceable material. Operates a cannibalization activity in accordance with AR 750-50. (The aircraft
maintenance company within the maintenance battalion of a division will perform AVIM functions con-
sistent with air mobility requirements and conservation of personnel and equipment resources. Additional
intermediate maintenance support will be provided by the supporting nondivisional AVIM unit.)
a.
The Maintenance Allocation
and the following consideration:
Chart assigns maintenance functions based on past experience
(1)
(2)
(3)
b.
The
Skills available.
Time required.
Tools and test equipment required and/or available.
assigned levels of maintenance authorized to perform a maintenance function is indicated.
c.
A maintenance function assigned to a lower maintenance level to be performed at any higher
maintenance level.
d.
A maintenance function that cannot be performed at the assigned level of maintenance for any
reason may be evacuated to the next higher maintenance organization. Higher maintenance levels will
perform the maintenance functions of lower maintenance levels when required or directed by the
appropriate
commander.
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